James L. Dold

Dad. Husband. Human Rights Lawyer. Founder & CEO of @HRFK_ORG. @49ers Fan. Tweets are my own.

[James L. Dold @DoldJames]

I started @HRFK_ORG 8 years ago. Its more than a passion project, its my life's work and represents hope for thousands of vulnerable children and their families.

As we celebrate our anniversary next week, please consider making a donation: https://t.co/XXHAUcEoc8

Thank you!

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

ANNOUNCEMENT: For the month of May all donations made to HRFK will be quadrupled up to $50,000! Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today to help us continue the fight for children's human rights:

https://t.co/p8iMFebOoG

Thank you!

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

"Wisconsin is one of the most prolific states in the country when it comes to prosecuting children in adult court. More than 7% of Wisconsin’s prison population has been there since childhood, second only to Louisiana."

- @AidenLesley in the @CapTimes

https://t.co/iKFXXnsI82

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

Check out this piece in @thehill by @DoldJames on what's actually driving youth crime in America and what policy makers and judges can do about it.

Thank you @thejusttrust, @AECFNews, @TowFdn, & @abellfoundation for your partnership developing this data!

https://t.co/PGVOPYOjSm

[James L. Dold @DoldJames]

Check out my latest piece in @thehill on what's actually driving youth crime in America.

https://t.co/Op7O6GBk9n

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

Last night we joined our colleagues with @mdyouthjustice to speak truth to power about the harsh realities of kids automatically charged as adults in Maryland. Sen @Willcsmithjr is championing this cause and we are proud to stand alongside him in this fight for justice.

[James L. Dold @DoldJames]

Today is International Human Rights Day. I'm thinking a lot about the vulnerable children in our country who are abused, exploited, and treated as disposable within our criminal justice system.

Read my latest piece decrying the way we treat our youth.

https://t.co/r6tuZIncA1

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

Join us this afternoon at 2:00pm ET to see a full break down of our Childhood Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline Report!

Register now: https://t.co/psMQR11gs4

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

Childhood Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline Panel Discussion 11/20 @ 2pm ET:

⭐ Brett Peterson
⭐ Yasmin Vafa
⭐ Michael Mendoza

Register today: https://t.co/5ft2pal2FK

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

Childhood Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline Panel Discussion 11/20 @ 2pm ET:

⭐ Dr. Liz Barnert, M.D.
⭐ Dr. Greg Van Rybroek

Register today: https://t.co/Stv2Z4oBMx

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

Only 4 more days ⏰ Did you know? Charging kids as adults is a violation of their human rights. Yet it happens everywhere and without public awareness.

This Thursday, we’re revealing the truth about the juvenile justice system.

Register with the link in our bio 🔗

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

5 days more days! ⏰ Kids tried as adults often come from backgrounds of severe trauma. Let’s build a justice system that offers them healing, not punishment.

See the real numbers 📊 - THURSDAY (Nov 20) at 2:00pm EST

[James L. Dold @DoldJames]

In 5 Days I'll be celebrating my 42nd trip around this space rock! To help me celebrate, please consider making a donation to the charity I work for, @HRFK_ORG, which is working on behalf of some of the most marginalized kids in our society. THANK YOU!

https://t.co/hUlvB34H0o

[James L. Dold @DoldJames]

Be sure to join us for this incredible conversation with our partners @thejusttrust and state lawmakers from around the country!

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

There is HOPE! Join us next WEDNESDAY (10/8) for the release of our 2025 State Ratings Report to hear from key speakers as we discuss how kids are treated in the criminal justice system. Don't miss this important conversation, register today:
https://t.co/PW7zyXNS88

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Yesterday our CEO, James Dold, shared his thoughts on charging children as adults, which was featured in a news segment by @nbcwashington

Read the full article: https://t.co/v6U1tlQ4aD

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

70% of youth tried as adults were physically & emotionally abused. 45% were sexually abused. 37% were trafficked. Parents were absent, abusive, addicted, or incarcerated in 83% of these cases. Its not an excuse, but why we should treat kids different.

@USAttyPirro @ByronDonalds

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

Policy in Focus: Eliminating Lifetime Parole for Children

Kids who have been incarcerated and worked hard to demonstrate maturity, rehabilitation, and readiness to re-enter society deserve the chance to live freely.
Let’s give children the real second chance they’ve earned.

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

Children’s rights are violated by governments, corporations, and individuals around the world. Our work exists to change that.

Together, we’re building a world where children are treated with the dignity they deserve.

[James L. Dold @DoldJames]

3 for 3! Grateful to work alongside Senator Gabbard and staff and board members at @HRFK_ORG to help pass meaningful reforms this year!

Thank you @thejusttrust @TowFdn @AECFNews for supporting our work that made this possible!

The 4th state to ban incarceration in adult jails

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

Hawaii SB 694 has been SIGNED into law 🌺✊

This bill ensures that youth are protected from the trauma, violence, and isolation of adult incarceration.

Mahalo to @GovJoshGreenMD and all our partners for making this possible!

[James L. Dold @DoldJames]

“Punishing a child that doesn’t fully understand the consequences of their actions makes no legal sense. Which is why this is also viewed as a human rights violation by the United Nations.”

Check out our latest feature in @HawaiiNewsNow.

@thejusttrust

https://t.co/zeesWm5sYZ

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PART 3/3
8 years of progress, but we won't stop there - we’re just getting started.

From Human Rights for Kids, a heartfelt thank you!

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PART 2/3
From Maryland’s transformation from worst to first, to historic wins in Virginia, Arkansas, and Washington, we led with courage and compassion. We lift the voices of kids who needed it the most.